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Medicinal uses of Buchu - Agathosma betulina

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Medicinal uses of Buchu - Agathosma betulina

Known by its botanical name Rutacae, this low shrub has small leaves and angular branches. Flowers range from pink to white in color. Dried leaves are used for medicine, prepared as a tea. A usual standard remedy consists of 1 teaspoon of the dried powdered leaves steeped in a cup of hot water. Take it in small doses. A preparation of buchu stimulates the appetite, increases the flow of perspiration, and acts as a natural diuretic. This is a valuable tea for chronic disease of the urinary tract such as cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. It may have value in cases involving stones in the urinary passage, colds, stomach ailments, rheumatism, gout,fever and historically has also been useful in cases of vaginal discharge (leucorrhea).

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